Come discover why your friends and family came to us for over​10,000 affordable, effective, caring treatments last year alone!

About Acupuncture

Acupuncture works with the principle that you are an integrated whole in body, mind and spirit. Rather than just eliminating symptoms, it focuses on remedying the root causes of the illness or disease and restoring the body's balance.

We use very thin, single use, sterile needles inserted superficially into specific areas of the body based on your specific needs. You then rest quietly as the healing natural flow of energy in your body is restored.Acupuncture works best when it is received with sufficient frequency, as is the Asian tradition. You may be suggested to return for treatment a specific number of times per week or month for maximum effectiveness. Once your health is balanced, you can then enjoy acupuncture regularly to stay healthy. Our community model makes this affordable for you and your whole family!

Cupping

$15 Acupuncture every Monday, Wednesday & Friday Mornings!

We're proud to offer this special deal to seniors 65 and older!

It's simple... from 10 am to noon every Monday and 9 am to noon on Fridays, seniors 65 years and older can get acupuncture FOR ONLY $15! (Note: our usual one-time $10 admin fee for NEW patients still applies.)​Please help us spread the word to our ever-so-deserving ripe age seniors about this special deal!

Cupping is an ancient healing therapy that traces back not only to the Chinese, but also to Egyptian and other middle eastern cultures. The practitioner places specialized cups directly on the skin following the acupuncture meridian lines. Then suction is applied pulling the skin into the cup. The cups are left in place for 10 minutes or less, or sometimes a cup is moved gently to massage an area. Cupping is most often done on the back, but can be done on other areas as well such as wrists and ankles.

The benefits of cupping include pain relief, detoxification, and increased circulation to the arteries and veins in the area. ​

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese herbal medicine can be used by itself or in combination with acupuncture. Chinese herbal medicine is the “internal medicine” of Traditional Chinese Medicine (also known as TCM). Chinese herbs are prescribed for acute conditions as well as general health and wellness.

During one of your visits, your acupuncturist may suggest that you have an herbal consult. This special appointment is scheduled for 30 minutes to allow time for the acupuncturist to fully assess your needs. After your appointment, your acupuncturist will order your herbal supplement which you will receive in a short period of time.

​Most of the time herbs can be used alongside western medications, however, there are certain cases when they should not. The utmost care will be used in prescribing herbs for you.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Nutrition

For anyone who has decided to undergo a journey towards wellness with acupuncture and traditional East Asian medicine, an essential part of the process is how we nourish ourselves. Every bite of food we take contributes either to healing our bodies or to advancing our disease process. The Chinese understood this concept thousands of years ago, and developed their understanding of healing foods in the same manner that they developed their understanding of herbal medicine. Foods that we eat every day have medicinal properties that can support the resolution of many conditions.

At Fort Collins Community Acupuncture we offer nutritional counseling based on the principles of Chinese medicine and the 5 elements. Our acupuncturist (and former chef) Jeff can guide you on your journey by helping you to identity both medicinal and inflammatory foods for your given condition. He then offers help with menu planning, weight loss support and aiding in healing the gut flora. Nutritional consults begin with the patient keeping a detailed and accurate food inventory from the week before the appointment. Based on your preferences and acupuncture diagnosis we work together to find a dietary plan that will aid you in reaching your treatment goals.

​Refining your diet can have an effect on many conditions including blood sugar imbalances, thyroid problems, autoimmune diseases, and all kinds of inflammation. Every school of acupuncture has identified nutrition as an integral part of the healing process, just as important as acupuncture or herbs. Maximize the benefits of your acupuncture treatments and realize your body's healing potential today!

Health Benefits of Acupuncture

Disease and illness result from imbalances in the body systems. Chinese medicine works with the body's energy and meridian system to restore that balance, hence its effectiveness in treating many conditions.

It is excellent for treating both acute and chronic pain, digestive issues, including nausea, gynecological imbalances, anxiety, stress, fatigue and addiction.

It is important to stress that acupuncturists are not medical doctors and do not provide primary care medicine or diagnostic medical procedures. Acupuncture is a complement to Western medicine, not a substitute for it. Acupuncturists do not diagnose health conditions according to standard Western medical protocols.

A “Chinese Diagnosis” should not, therefore, be considered a replacement for standard medical evaluation or testing. If you think there is any possibility that you may be experiencing a serious health concern, it is important that you see a primary care physician prior to acupuncture treatment.

As a complementary care provider we are pleased to communicate with your physician at your request.The World Health Organization has listed over 40 conditions that are treatable by acupuncture. Many other diseases can be treated as well, especially when acupuncture is combined with Chinese herbal medicine. This list, seen below, gives some indication of the power and scope of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). ​

Women's Health

Painful menses

PMS

Menstrual irregularity

Infertility

Fibroids

Discharge

Mastitis

Urinary tract infections

Habitual miscarriage

Nausea of pregnancy

Delayed or difficult labor

Post-partum care

Menopause

​Acute and Chronic Pain

Headaches

Migraines

Fibromyalgia

Arthritis

Toothache

Post-operative

Dental pain

Arthritis

Rheumatism

Neck pain

Shoulder pain

Bursitis

Tendonitis

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Low back pain

Sciatica

Muscle injury

Tennis elbow

Immune System

AIDS complications

Autoimmune disorders

Ear infections

Low immunity

Tonsillitis

Infectious Diseases

Bacterial Pneumonia

Bronchitis

Cough

Influenza

Common Cold

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Shingles

Dysentery

Infectious Hepatitis

Nervous Disorders

Stress & Anxiety

Depression

Multiple Sclerosis

Stomach Ulcers

Varicose Veins

Hemorrhoids

Boils

Dizziness

Shock

Strokes

Bell's Palsy

Vertigo

Acne

Psoriasis

Thyroid condition

Gastrointestinal

Nausea & vomiting

Hiccups

Gastritis

Stomach aches

Ulcers

Diarrhea

Constipation

Enteritis

Irritable bowel

Hemorrhoids

Crohn's Diseas

Men's Health

Impotence

Prostate problems

Low sperm count

Low sex drive

Urinary difficult

Respiratory Disorders

Allergies

Asthma

Bronchitis

Common cold

Sinusitis

Cardiovascular Disease

Hypertension

Palpitations

Low or high blood pressure

Arrhythmia

Stroke rehabilitation

Internal Diseases​

Allergies

Conjunctivitis

Insomnia

Edema

Incontinence

Jaundice

Tonsilitis

Paralysis

Tinnitis

Gall Stones

Kidney Stones

Hiccough

Children's Diseases

Bed wetting

Convulsions

Diarrhea

Mumps

Ear infections

ADD / ADHD

More about Acupuncture!

Andrew Rochford M.D. has an award winning Australian health and lifestyle television series called “What’s Good For You.” This popular TV series is well respected for its inquiry into a variety of myths and fables concerning health and well being. ​

Exactly What is Community Acupuncture?

Here's a fun little video from Rochester Community Acupuncture, one of our sister clinics, sharing what patients have to say about community acupuncture! Click hereto see it!

It explains, in part, why the Community Acupuncture Movement has grown so quickly that it's 250+ clinics did over 900,000 treatments in 2014!

Click on picture to see video.

National Public Radio Did a Story About Community Acupuncture Too!

Learn How Acupuncture Works in Less Than Two Minutes!

National Public Radio presented a 4 minute story about Community Acupuncture that is quite good. You can listen to their Marketplace report about it by clicking here. or on the NPR logo!

What Can Acupuncture Do for PTSD, Extreme Stress & Trauma?

Allison Ronayne, pictured above, used to suffer severe PTSD due to a car accident.

Here's what she says about how acupuncture has helped her: "It has definitely been a life changing procedure. The fact that I'm smiling right now is just something that I wasn't able to do for awhile."

And 26-year Navy veteran Tom Witt suffered the same disorder but for different reasons. Now he says: "I basically just thought, for the rest of my life, I would have to live with this pain that I have. Since I've been coming here it has helped because my night terrors are significantly reduced if not gone."

Click here or on the picture above to view the video or read this excellent story by Summerville, South Carolina's ABC affiliate.

The acupuncturist featured in this story, Mary Margaret Dobson, owns one of our sister community acupuncture clinics, located in Summerville SC.

There are currently close to 300 community clinics like ours across the United States, all providing quality acupuncture with low sliding scale fees.

Providing affordable, quality acupuncture to everyone is the passion of the Community Acupuncture Movement!

Dr. Zhen Zheng, of Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, offers this very cute, short video as an imaginative explanation of how acupuncture works. Watch it below!

Acupuncture... Twice as effective... and safer too? Yes! That's what the studies show!

A recent study found acupuncture to be twice as effective as conventional care for treating chronic low back pain.

Some hospitals in Australia are now using acupuncture in their emergency rooms because of its proven effectiveness for acute pain.